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Add 48/15 and 3/9

1st number: 3 3/15, 2nd number: 3/9

48/15 + 3/9 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    48/15 = 48 × 3/15 × 3 = 144/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    3/9 = 3 × 5/9 × 5 = 15/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/45 + 15/45 = 144 + 15/45 = 159/45
  5. 159/45 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 48/15 + 3/9 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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